AI could supercharge crypto but there’s a catch, Fidelity Digital Assets says
AI agents could boost crypto activity, but much of the value may bypass blockchains and their tokens.
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Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 U.S. cities
Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.
Crypto Long & Short: Where DeFi yield really comes from (and why it broke this spring)
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short, Solstice Finance’s David Plisek argues that most of the money lost in DeFi this spring wasn’t taken by hackers but by yield strategies that quietly stopped working. Looking at April’s $13 billion drawdown, he shows that a headline yield number reveals almost nothing about whether it will hold … Read more
HSBC, Standard Chartered execute first live banking transaction on Swift’s 24/7 ledger
The cross-border transaction is Swift’s first in a pilot project as it tests settlement in its push to remain relevant as stablecoins and tokenized deposits become widely used worldwide.
Cantor opens Kalshi prediction markets to thousands of institutional clients
The investment bank will help its roughly 3,000 institutional clients execute large block trades in event contracts.
Morning Minute: SEC Brings Clarity to Crypto
If the proposed rules are formalized, it could lead to an ICO boom in the U.S.
The New Generation of AI: From Chatbots to Intelligent Agents
Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI, is developing faster than ever. In 2026, new AI models are becoming more powerful, useful, and capable of performing complicated tasks. Instead of only answering questions, modern AI can help with programming, research, business tasks, robotics, and many other activities. What Is New in AI? One of the biggest … Read more
The TechBeat: Qwen3.6-27B Fable Fusion Breaks the 700 ARC-C Barrier (8/19/2026)
How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## Can Machines Learn Taste? By @laumski [ 8 Min read ] Silicon Valley wants to teach AI good taste. But machines … Read more
354 Blog Posts To Learn About Linux
Let’s learn about Linux via these 354 free blog posts. They are ordered by HackerNoon reader engagement data. Visit the Learn Repo or LearnRepo.com to find the most read blog posts about any technology. Free as freedom! 1. Configuring the Alpha AWUS036ACH Wi-Fi Adapter on Kali Linux The best Wi-Fi Adapter for Kali Linux and … Read more
This robot vacuum solves my kitchen stool problem
The Mova V70 goes places other robots can’t reach. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Robot vacuums are great at keeping your floors clean, but there are a few areas they fall down on the job – stairs being one. Another is chairs and stools. You know the scenario: You have a … Read more
Home batteries are suddenly cheap and everywhere. Here’s why.
Companies including Tesla and Base Power are vying for a piece of the rapidly growing market for home batteries. One technology has made it all possible.
Chinese InsurTech Firm Zhibao Adds 2,380 Bitcoin in $154.7M Treasury Pivot
The Shanghai-based InsurTech firm closed a $154.7 million private placement funded entirely in crypto, with investors contributing Bitcoin directly rather than cash.
200,000 fake AI ‘victims’ deployed to scam bait online fraudsters
Apate’s 200,000 fake AI ‘victims’ are so good at scam baiting, the company has a monthly KPI for how many F-bombs scammers drop at the infuriating bots.
SEC regulatory proposal marks ‘important’ step forward from ‘inapt’ crypto rules: Commissioner Peirce
“Crypto mom” Hester Peirce praised the SEC’s proposed crypto regime, published days after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act, the US’ first comprehensive industry framework.
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CareCloud confirms 3.7M patients had their medical records stolen in data breach
The cyberattack at CareCloud resulted in one of the largest reported data breaches in the U.S. healthcare industry this year.
Strengthen the Clarity Act
The American Bankers Association seeks to strengthen the Clarity Act, not kill it, argues Rob Nichols, president and CEO of the ABA.
Beyond crypto funding rates: Ethena diversifies USDe backing with $1 billion FalconX facility
The warehouse facility gives Ethena another source of returns for the assets backing USDe while channeling onchain capital into overcollateralized institutional loans.
Bitcoin is flashing 8 of 12 capitulation signals, but bottom’s not yet in, says VanEck
Similar setups have historically produced below-average 90-day and 180-day bitcoin returns, said the asset manager.
Amazon seemingly leaked Jason Statham’s entire Mutiny movie
This screenshot shows the Mutiny (2026) page listing on Prime Video US, and the “resume” bar indicating that it’s watchable. | Image: Amazon / Dominic Preston / The Verge Jason Statham’s upcoming film Mutiny is set to hit theaters on August 21st, but it can already be streamed in full on the US version of … Read more
A year after losing $1.46 billion, Bybit says AI helped it save $700 million
The exchange that lost $1.46 billion to North Korean hackers is the first large centralized firm to put numbers on a claim bitcoin developers have been making all month.
AI isn’t close to curing cancer. This startup says it knows what it will take.
It’s the data, stupid.
The women’s soccer league trying to fix fantasy sports
The WSL’s first official fantasy game is putting player photos front and center, which is less common than you might expect. | Image: WSL Football Most fantasy sports leagues suffer the same problem: retention. Leagues play out over monthslong seasons, require regular attention, and can punish players severely for missing even a single week. I’ve … Read more
Centrifuge adds Symbiotic liquidity network across $1.6B in Janus Henderson, NYLIM funds
Symbiotic’s Liquid Lane gives eligible holders immediate USDC liquidity across three Centrifuge funds managed by Janus Henderson and NYLIM.
Nvidia’s new financial strategy does not compute
“Compute is an asset class! Compute is an asset class!” I continue to insist as I slowly shrink down and turn into a corncob | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images April – 1805 Napoleon is master of Europe Only the British fleet stands before him Compute is now an asset class I … Read more
You can Venmo your college tuition, for some reason
Kids these days don’t know how good they have it.